The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) was the beneficiary of a special documentary film screening.
The screening of Atomic Reaction was held on November 24 at Picton’s Regent Theatre.
Executive producers David Hatch and Bernie Finkelstein recently presented representatives of the PECMH Foundation with a donation of $5,696, representing the funds raised from the screening which will go towards the Back the Build campaign for the new hospital underway in Prince Edward County. Lisa Thompson and RBC Wealth Management and Dominion Securities sponsored the presentation of the film.
Directed by Michèle Hozer, Atomic Reaction is a compelling documentary that investigates Canada’s significant involvement in the Manhattan Project and its role in the creation of the world’s first weapons of mass destruction and the fallout 75 years later. The film was produced in partnership with CBC’s Documentary Channel.
“The foundation is proud to be the beneficiary of this special screening made possible by these incredibly accomplished county residents,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “Prince Edward County is a community that gives back generously by utilizing unique skills and talent. I am constantly amazed by the people who come forward with creative ways to make a huge impact. People like David, Bernie and Michèle make this county a wonderful place to live, work and play. We are also grateful to Lisa Thompson and RBC Wealth Management and Dominion Securities for sponsoring the screening.”
“It was a real privilege to come together with Michèle and Bernie in our hometown theatre to raise funds for our new hospital,” said Hatch.
PECMHF’s Back the Build campaign is raising $30 million to help build and equip a new hospital to serve residents and visitors in Prince Edward County. For more information or to lend your support, visit backthebuild.ca.
Atomic Reaction premiered on CBC GEM on January 10. More information on Atomic Reaction can be found by visiting https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/why-this-town-in-the-northwest-territories-was-called-the-village-of-widows-1.7362052.
